David Carnegie
Share the Spotlight David Carnegie – Why I Drive! When David Carnegie retired, he knew he wanted to spend his time in a meaningful way. Volunteering gave him the opportunity to stay active, connect with people, and give back to his community. Driving was never an issue for David, so in 2010 he began volunteering […]
Bonnie Lo
Share the Spotlight Bonnie Lo “Why I Drive!” For the past three years, Bonnie has been a dedicated Volunteer Cancer Driver, helping patients in Vancouver and Richmond get to their life-saving treatments. Her belief that “volunteering has no boundaries” reflects the spirit she brings to every ride—an open heart and a willingness to support her […]
Diane Akelaitis
Share the Spotlight Diane Akelaitis “Why I Drive” For Diane Akelaitis, a resident of North Vancouver, volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is personal. After her mom required radiation treatment at the VCC, Diane learned about VCDS and felt drawn to help others facing the same challenges. Having recently retired, she wanted to give […]
David Weir
Share the Spotlight David Weir, resident of Pitt Meadows “Why I Drive” Back in the fall of 2017, David Weir was looking for something meaningful to do with his extra time. After years of teaching in Coquitlam, he had shifted to part-time work and wanted a way to give back. A small article in the […]
Joyce Bazinet
Share the Spotlight Joyce Bazinet “Why I Drive” Joyce Bazinet, a resident of Surrey and volunteer driver, has spent her life helping others — and it shows. “I’ve spent my whole life helping people.” A former psychiatric nurse and school teaching assistant, Joyce began searching for meaningful volunteer work after retiring. When she discovered the […]
Andrew Bostock
Share the Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight: Andrew Bostock – Why I Drive For Andrew Bostock, a resident of Coquitlam, volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society started with a simple question: Every Friday, he’d ask his wife Jacki, who also happens to be a VCDS dispatcher, “How’s the puzzle going?” — a nod to the task […]
Jim Kwan
Share the Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Kwan – Why I Drive For Jim Kwan, a resident of Richmond, volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is deeply personal. Cancer has touched his life many times — his father, his mother, and most profoundly, his wife, who passed away from late-stage ovarian cancer at just 52. […]
Anthony Dutton
Share the Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight: Anthony Dutton – Why I Drive For Anthony, a resident of Vancouver, volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is personal. After losing his dad to cancer and watching him drive himself to appointments when he shouldn’t have, Anthony knew he wanted to help others facing similar challenges. For the […]
Davide Bonamici
Share the Spotlight Davide Bonamici – “Why I Drive” “Purpose. Commitment. Hope.” For Davide, a resident of Burnaby, volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) is more than service — it’s a way to honour those who never had the chance to grow old. “Not everybody has a chance to grow old, and for […]
Rick Janssen
Share the Spotlight < Rick Janssen – Why I Drive “A Ride Fueled By Compassion” Meet Rick, one of our long-time and deeply committed volunteers. Rick began his journey with VCDS in 2016, after spending several years with Habitat for Humanity. When the project wrapped up in Richmond, he found himself looking for a new […]